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Dear Colleagues
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Reg: Dyslexia Friendly, User Friendly ICT Conferences
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As you may be aware of the current legislation affecting ICT computers =
and computer courses and e-learning specifically in regards to dyslexia. =
ADO is offering the official dyslexia user Friendly ICT conference =
sup****ted by The e-Learning Strategy Unit, Department for Education and =
Skills (DfES), Cybrarian and Ufi/learndirect. Please read on for full =
details and forward this to any other networks or colleagues you may =
feel may benefit from this.=20
=20
Additionally, can you place this information on your intranet or =
website.=20
=20
=20
Yours sincerely
=20
Donald Schloss
=20
Dyslexia Friendly, User Friendly ICT Conference
=20
Adult Dyslexia Organisation=20
=20
=20
In conjunction with:=20
=20
The e-Learning Strategy Unit, Department =
for Education and Skills (DfES)
Ufi/learndirect
=20
Do you think you have:
=20
Accessibility
Usability
Sustainability
Reliability
=20
In relation to ICT and disabilities. If you are not 100% sure you should =
be attending one of these conferences!
=20
London 29th October 2003
Launch of Ufi/learndirect Dyslexia and e-learning =
Guidelines.
City & Islington College, 444 Camden Road London, N7 0SP=20
=20
Bristol 2004
Manchester 2004
=20
=20
Cost =A350.00 per delegate Payable to ADO.
=20
Conference Aims and Audience
=20
The Adult Dyslexia Organisation proposes to run a series of high profile =
conferences - in Bristol, Manchester and London that will demonstrate =
Dyslexia Friendly, User Friendly ICT.
=20
The Conference aims to Illustrate where teaching in a dyslexia friendly, =
user friendly way will benefit, not only dyslexics, but disaffected =
learners, other disabilities and older learners. There is a =
comprehensive marketing campaign, which will include contacting over =
8,800 organisations and service providers. We suggest you book as early =
as possible to avoid disappointment. The role of educational =
organisations in tackling issues facing people with disabilities, =
including people with dyslexia, is high on the political agenda and many =
organisations will need to learn more about their responsibilities, and =
about techniques to engage with learners with disabilities.=20
=20
=20
Workshop Titles:
=20
DDA and Accessibility - Churchill and Friends =
Ltd
Initial IT *****sment criteria - AbilityNet
Dyslexia and e-learning - TechDis, University of =
Sus***
Funding Implications - DirectSup****t=20
Dyslexia friendly websites - BunnyFoot
=20
Speakers
- Ufi/learndiret John Lawton, Head of Equality and =
Diversity/Project Funding
- e-Learning Strategy Unit, Department for Education =
and Skills (DfES)
- NIACE Alan Clarke, Senior Development Officer=20
=20
=20
Target Audience
=20
This conference is extremely relevant for anyone working within =
education or training. We will particularly target those organisations =
within e-learning and ICT and the community.=20
Specific audience will be learndirect Centres, UK Online Centres, other =
ICT Service Providers, Centre managers, basic skills tutors, trainers =
and facilitators and Educational Institutions.=20
=20
=20
The Disability Discrimination Act
=20
The Adult Dyslexia Organisation is keen to develop these conferences as =
there is a major challenge facing Learning Providers and employers, to =
engage people with dyslexia.
=20
In September 2002 the 1995 Disability Discrimination Act was extended to =
education, and all organisations providing education, training centres, =
adult education institutions, local education authorities and others, =
who acquired new legal responsibilities. No educational organisation can =
treat any disabled student/learner any less favourably due to their =
disability, and must make reasonable adjustments to their courses and =
services for students with disabilities.=20
=20
This conference will therefore be critical in providing information to =
organisations working within the education and training field, who can =
apply simple principles, which will encourage the participation of =
people with dyslexia. NIACE have identified that there is a high drop =
out rate amongst people with dyslexia who apply for courses or send off =
for information. The current design of learning materials often prevents =
participation by people with dyslexia, as they are not appropriate. For =
example, providing speech input and read back facilities, is far more =
user friendly for people with dyslexia and other disabilities people =
with short terms memories and aids that help to build confidence and =
self-esteem and to become a more independent learner.=20
=20
=20
European Year of the Disabled People
=20
2003, is the European Year of the Disabled People and many programmes =
across Europe are being developed to promote activities, which address =
discrimination against people with disabilities. These conferences will =
therefore assist you in meeting the priorities of the UK and European =
parliaments to raise the profile of people with disabilities. These =
conferences will give you the op****tunity to do your bit as part of the =
European Year of the Disabled People.=20
Introduction to Adult Dyslexia Organisation
=20
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The Adult Dyslexia Organisation (ADO)
=20
ADO is the national organisation for adult dyslexics. It is run by =
dyslexics for dyslexics, and all those concerned with Adult Dyslexics =
providing a wide range of services, both to the public and to =
professionals to service provider and policy makers. Prior to ADO`s =
establishment, there was no specific voice for the large number of =
adults with dyslexia - currently estimated at over 2 million severely =
dyslexics in the UK.
=20
ADO works to address the particular and very different needs of dyslexic =
adults by providing the following services:
=20
a national helpline manned principally by adults with dyslexia
a wide-ranging information service including a magazine and =
website
training and consultancy
referrals to professionals (tutors, psychologists and trainers =
etc)
advice on IT (software and hardware)
monitoring provision and services for dyslexic adults
conferences and a range of seminars
the establishment and sup****t of a variety of adult dyslexic =
sup****t groups.
=20
By working with government departments, major organisations, Trade =
Unions, educationalists and employers, ADO works to ensure real change =
that affects the lives of adults with dyslexia. Through effective =
lobbying, we raised the first debate on Dyslexia in the Workplace in the =
House of Lords. We have written definitive guidelines on dyslexia for =
the Department of Work and Pensions, the National Health Service, =
ensured that the Civil Service recognise dyslexia and sup****t dyslexics =
through their Equal Op****tunities Policy. In conjunction with the =
National Welsh Assembly and Ufi/leandirect we provided a one-day =
seminar. Our aim is to demonstrate that "User-friendly for dyslexics can =
be user-friendly for everyone!"
=20
One of our initiatives was to set up new and sup****t existing dyslexia =
sup****t groups. This had been achieved through a regional training =
programme, to establish a network of self-help groups throughout the UK =
in the workplace, universities, colleges and local communities. This has =
gained interest from around the world and has led to ADO groups in =
Brussels, Sweden, Jamaica and Australia. New York to be confirmed.=20
=20
The ADO sits on a range of national committees and government steering =
groups; where they are able to take an informed and wide view on =
disability issues and have built up an impressive network of contacts in =
order to promote a better understanding of the needs and abilities of =
adults with dyslexia. Also, involved in training, negotiation, =
conference planning, the ADO is the first point of contact for =
up-to-date information and advice at mid and high level.Bookings
=20
To book a place at either of the conferences above, please complete the =
booking form attached and return to the following address below as soon =
as possible. Bookings will be on a first come, first serve basis.=20
=20
Contact Details:=20
=20
Donald Schloss or Marcia Farquharson=20
Adult Dyslexia Organisation (ADO)
336 Brixton Road
London=20
SW9 7AA=20
Admin: 020 7207 3911 or Mobile 0797 4 755163
E-mail: dyslexia.hq@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Programme
=20
The Conference programme will be a mixture of keynote speakers, =
workshops and exhibitions.
Facilitators: Donald Schloss, CEO ADO, and EA. Draffan TechDis
=20
9.30am Registration/Tea/Coffee=20
=20
10.00 am Welcome and introduction, Donald Schloss
=20
10.05-10.20am Minister - The Keynote speaker will be Secretary of State =
for Education - or a senior representative from the department.=20
=20
10.20-10.50am DfES Representative
=20
10.50-11.05am Tea and Coffee break
=20
11.05-11.35am Ufi/learndirect John Lawton, Head of Equality and=20
Diversity/Project Funding
=20
11.40-12.40pm First workshop session
1. DDA and Accessibility - Churchill and Friends Ltd
2. Initial IT *****sment criteria - AbilityNet
3. Dyslexia and e-learning - TechDis , E.A. Draffan,=20
4. Funding Implications - DirectSup****t , Jane Berry
5. Dyslexia friendly websites - BunnyFoot
=20
12.40-1.40pm Lunch exhibition
Ufi/learndirect, UK Online, DfES, ADO, TechDis, AbilityNet, Talking =
books, TextHelp etc.
=20
1.40-2.40pm Overview of Accessibility issues and on-line learning Alan =
Clarke, Senior Development Officer, NIACE
2.45-3.45pm 2nd Workshop
3.45-4.00pm Tea and coffee break
4.00-4.30pm Panel questions
(Panel - DfES, Ufi/learndirect, ADO, TechDis, AbilityNet)
4.30pm End. Venue TBA for networking
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of the=20
current legislation affecting ICT computers and computer courses and =
e-learning=20
specifically in regards to dyslexia. ADO is offering the official =
dyslexia user=20
Friendly ICT conference sup****ted by The e-Learning Strategy Unit, =
Department=20
for Education and Skills (DfES), Cybrarian and Ufi/learndirect. Please =
read on=20
for full details and forward this to any other networks or colleagues =
you may=20
feel may benefit from this. <BR> <BR>Additionally, can you place =
this=20
information on your intranet or website. <BR> <BR> <BR>Yours=20
sincerely<BR> <BR>Donald Schloss<BR> <BR>Dyslexia Friendly, =
User=20
Friendly ICT Conference<BR> <BR>Adult Dyslexia Organisation=20
<BR> <BR> <BR>In conjunction with:=20
<BR> <BR>  =
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100% sure you should be attending one of these=20
conferences!<BR> <BR>  =
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London 29th October=20
2003<BR>  =
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Launch of Ufi/learndirect Dyslexia and e-learning=20
Guidelines.<BR> &nbs=
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City & Islington College, 444 Camden Road London, N7 0SP=20
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Bristol=20
2004<BR>  =
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Manchester 2004<BR> <BR> <BR>Cost =A350.00 per delegate =
Payable to=20
ADO.<BR> <BR>Conference Aims and Audience<BR> <BR>The Adult =
Dyslexia=20
Organisation proposes to run a series of high profile conferences - in =
Bristol,=20
Manchester and London that will demonstrate Dyslexia Friendly, User =
Friendly=20
ICT.<BR> <BR>The Conference aims to Illustrate where teaching in a =
dyslexia=20
friendly, user friendly way will benefit, not only dyslexics, but =
disaffected=20
learners, other disabilities and older learners. There is a =
comprehensive=20
marketing campaign, which will include contacting over 8,800 =
organisations and=20
service providers. We suggest you book as early as possible to avoid=20
disappointment. The role of educational organisations in tackling issues =
facing=20
people with disabilities, including people with dyslexia, is high on the =
political agenda and many organisations will need to learn more about =
their=20
responsibilities, and about techniques to engage with learners with=20
disabilities. <BR> <BR> <BR>Workshop=20
Titles:<BR> <BR> &nbs=
p;  =
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DDA and Accessibility - Churchill and Friends=20
Ltd<BR> =
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Initial IT *****sment criteria -=20
AbilityNet<BR>  =
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=20
Dyslexia and e-learning - TechDis, University of=20
Sus***<BR> &nb=
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Funding Implications - DirectSup****t=20
<BR> &nb=
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Dyslexia friendly websites -=20
BunnyFoot<BR> <BR>Speakers<BR> &n=
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- Ufi/learndiret John Lawton, Head of Equality and Diversity/Project=20
Funding<BR> &n=
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- e-Learning Strategy Unit, Department for Education and Skills=20
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- NIACE Alan Clarke, Senior Development Officer =
<BR> <BR> <BR>Target=20
Audience<BR> <BR>This conference is extremely relevant for anyone =
working=20
within education or training. We will particularly target those =
organisations=20
within e-learning and ICT and the community. <BR>Specific audience will =
be=20
learndirect Centres, UK Online Centres, other ICT Service Providers, =
Centre=20
managers, basic skills tutors, trainers and facilitators and Educational =
Institutions. <BR> <BR> <BR>The Disability Discrimination=20
Act<BR> <BR>The Adult Dyslexia Organisation is keen to develop =
these=20
conferences as there is a major challenge facing Learning Providers and=20
employers, to engage people with dyslexia.<BR> <BR>In September =
2002 the=20
1995 Disability Discrimination Act was extended to education, and all=20
organisations providing education, training centres, adult education=20
institutions, local education authorities and others, who acquired new =
legal=20
responsibilities. No educational organisation can treat any disabled=20
student/learner any less favourably due to their disability, and must =
make=20
reasonable adjustments to their courses and services for students with=20
disabilities. <BR> <BR>This conference will therefore be critical =
in=20
providing information to organisations working within the education and =
training=20
field, who can apply simple principles, which will encourage the =
participation=20
of people with dyslexia. NIACE have identified that there is a high drop =
out=20
rate amongst people with dyslexia who apply for courses or send off for=20
information. The current design of learning materials often prevents=20
participation by people with dyslexia, as they are not appropriate. For =
example,=20
providing speech input and read back facilities, is far more user =
friendly for=20
people with dyslexia and other disabilities people with short terms =
memories and=20
aids that help to build confidence and self-esteem and to become a more=20
independent learner. <BR> <BR> <BR>European Year of the =
Disabled=20
People<BR> <BR>2003, is the European Year of the Disabled People =
and many=20
programmes across Europe are being developed to promote activities, =
which=20
address discrimination against people with disabilities. These =
conferences will=20
therefore assist you in meeting the priorities of the UK and European=20
parliaments to raise the profile of people with disabilities. These =
conferences=20
will give you the op****tunity to do your bit as part of the European =
Year of the=20
Disabled People. <BR>Introduction to Adult Dyslexia=20
Organisation<BR> <BR> <BR>The Adult Dyslexia Organisation=20
(ADO)<BR> <BR>ADO is the national organisation for adult dyslexics. =
It is=20
run by dyslexics for dyslexics, and all those concerned with Adult =
Dyslexics=20
providing a wide range of services, both to the public and to =
professionals to=20
service provider and policy makers. Prior to ADO`s establishment, there =
was no=20
specific voice for the large number of adults with dyslexia - currently=20
estimated at over 2 million severely dyslexics in the =
UK.<BR> <BR>ADO works=20
to address the particular and very different needs of dyslexic adults by =
providing the following=20
services:<BR> <BR> a =
national=20
helpline manned principally by adults with=20
dyslexia<BR> a wide-ranging=20
information service including a magazine and=20
website<BR> training and=20
consultancy<BR> referrals to=20
professionals (tutors, psychologists and trainers=20
etc)<BR> advice on IT =
(software and=20
hardware)<BR> monitoring =
provision and=20
services for dyslexic =
adults<BR> =20
conferences and a range of=20
seminars<BR> the establishment =
and=20
sup****t of a variety of adult dyslexic sup****t groups.<BR> <BR>By =
working=20
with government departments, major organisations, Trade Unions, =
educationalists=20
and employers, ADO works to ensure real change that affects the lives of =
adults=20
with dyslexia. Through effective lobbying, we raised the first debate on =
Dyslexia in the Workplace in the House of Lords. We have written =
definitive=20
guidelines on dyslexia for the Department of Work and Pensions, the =
National=20
Health Service, ensured that the Civil Service recognise dyslexia and =
sup****t=20
dyslexics through their Equal Op****tunities Policy. In conjunction with =
the=20
National Welsh Assembly and Ufi/leandirect we provided a one-day =
seminar. Our=20
aim is to demonstrate that "User-friendly for dyslexics can be =
user-friendly for=20
everyone!"<BR> <BR>One of our initiatives was to set up new and =
sup****t=20
existing dyslexia sup****t groups. This had been achieved through a =
regional=20
training programme, to establish a network of self-help groups =
throughout the UK=20
in the workplace, universities, colleges and local communities. This has =
gained=20
interest from around the world and has led to ADO groups in Brussels, =
Sweden,=20
Jamaica and Australia. New York to be confirmed. <BR> <BR>The ADO =
sits on a=20
range of national committees and government steering groups; where they =
are able=20
to take an informed and wide view on disability issues and have built up =
an=20
impressive network of contacts in order to promote a better =
understanding of the=20
needs and abilities of adults with dyslexia. Also, involved in training, =
negotiation, conference planning, the ADO is the first point of contact =
for=20
up-to-date information and advice at mid and high =
level.Bookings<BR> <BR>To=20
book a place at either of the conferences above, please complete the =
booking=20
form attached and return to the following address below as soon as =
possible.=20
Bookings will be on a first come, first serve basis. =
<BR> <BR>Contact=20
Details: <BR> <BR>Donald Schloss or Marcia Farquharson <BR>Adult =
Dyslexia=20
Organisation (ADO)<BR>336 Brixton Road<BR>London <BR>SW9 7AA <BR>Admin: =
020 7207=20
3911 or Mobile 0797 4 755163<BR>E-mail: </FONT><A=20
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href=3D"http://www.futurenet.co.uk/charity/ado/index.html"><FONT
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size=3D2>www.futurenet.co.uk/charity/ado/index.html</FONT></A><BR><FONT =
face=3DArial=20
size=3D2> <BR>Conference Programme<BR> <BR>The Conference =
programme will=20
be a mixture of keynote speakers, workshops and =
exhibitions.<BR>Facilitators:=20
Donald Schloss, CEO ADO, and EA. Draffan TechDis<BR> <BR>9.30am=20
Registration/Tea/Coffee <BR> <BR>10.00 am Welcome and introduction, =
Donald=20
Schloss<BR> <BR>10.05-10.20am Minister =96 The Keynote speaker will =
be=20
Secretary of State for Education =96 or a senior representative from the =
department. <BR> <BR>10.20-10.50am DfES=20
Representative<BR> <BR>10.50-11.05am Tea and Coffee=20
break<BR> <BR>11.05-11.35am Ufi/learndirect John Lawton, Head of =
Equality=20
and <BR>Diversity/Project Funding<BR> <BR>11.40-12.40pm First =
workshop=20
session<BR> &n=
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1. DDA and Accessibility =96 Churchill and Friends=20
Ltd<BR> =
=20
2. Initial IT *****sment criteria -=20
AbilityNet<BR>  =
; =20
3. Dyslexia and e-learning - TechDis , E.A. Draffan,=20
<BR> &nb=
sp; =20
4. Funding Implications - DirectSup****t , Jane=20
Berry<BR> &nbs=
p; =20
5. Dyslexia friendly websites =96 BunnyFoot<BR> <BR>12.40-1.40pm =
Lunch=20
exhibition<BR>Ufi/learndirect, UK Online, DfES, ADO, TechDis, =
AbilityNet,=20
Talking books, TextHelp etc.<BR> <BR>1.40-2.40pm Overview of =
Accessibility=20
issues and on-line learning Alan Clarke, Senior Development Officer,=20
NIACE<BR>2.45-3.45pm 2nd Workshop</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>3.45-4.00pm Tea and coffee =
break</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>4.00-4.30pm Panel =
questions</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>(Panel =96 DfES, Ufi/learndirect, ADO, =
TechDis,=20
AbilityNet)</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
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